Amani Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Amani is used for both girls and boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Amani?
Amani is spelled A-M-A-N-I. The name has 5 letters.
Amani at a Glance
- Usage
- Used for both girls and boys
- Meaning
- Amani means “wishes,” “aspirations,” or “peace” in Arabic.
- Origin
- Amani is commonly used as a given name in Arabic-speaking regions and may derive from Arabic linguistic roots.
- Pronunciation
- uh-MAH-nee · 3 syllables
Amani Popularity in 2025
Rank#678
Recorded Births419
Rank#1,585
Recorded Births107
- Girls usage fell 42 places to #678 and recorded 45 fewer births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage fell 310 places to #1,585 and recorded 47 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Amani Mean?
Amani means “wishes,” “aspirations,” or “peace” in Arabic.
Origin: Amani is commonly used as a given name in Arabic-speaking regions and may derive from Arabic linguistic roots.
How Do You Pronounce Amani?
Pronunciationuh-MAH-nee
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Amani?
- History
- The name Amani is used in various Arabic contexts and carries meanings related to desires and peace.
Amani Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2014 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 419 | #678 |
| 2025 | Boys | 107 | #1,585 |
| 2024 | Girls | 464 | #636 |
| 2024 | Boys | 154 | #1,275 |
| 2023 | Girls | 481 | #621 |
| 2023 | Boys | 120 | #1,489 |
| 2022 | Girls | 513 | #584 |
| 2022 | Boys | 93 | #1,771 |
| 2021 | Girls | 424 | #685 |
| 2021 | Boys | 72 | #2,040 |
| 2020 | Girls | 437 | #659 |
| 2020 | Boys | 80 | #1,849 |
| 2019 | Girls | 403 | #708 |
| 2019 | Boys | 73 | #2,001 |
| 2018 | Girls | 374 | #741 |
| 2018 | Boys | 67 | #2,101 |
| 2017 | Girls | 363 | #763 |
| 2017 | Boys | 75 | #1,918 |
| 2016 | Girls | 402 | #708 |
| 2016 | Boys | 72 | #1,991 |
| 2015 | Girls | 389 | #728 |
| 2015 | Boys | 80 | #1,846 |
| 2014 | Girls | 441 | #646 |
| 2014 | Boys | 75 | #1,920 |
When Was Amani Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2008 · Girls
529 recorded births
National rank #585
2010 · Girls
528 recorded births
National rank #553
2009 · Girls
524 recorded births
National rank #580
2011 · Girls
520 recorded births
National rank #562
Where Amani Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| NM | #296 | 5 |
| MD | #327 | 16 |
| MN | #377 | 14 |
| SC | #403 | 12 |
| IL | #417 | 25 |
| MS | #441 | 6 |
| CT | #459 | 6 |
| OR | #483 | 7 |